11
Jan
2025
The introduction of a congestion toll in New York City has inadvertently fueled the demand for illegal DIY kits that allow drivers to obscure their license plates. These kits, easily accessible online, enable individuals to evade tolls and traffic enforcement, raising concerns among city officials about increased law evasion.
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19
Dec
2024
Digital license plates, while offering modern features, have been found to have significant security vulnerabilities that allow hackers to manipulate them, raising concerns about traffic regulation evasion and privacy.
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17
Dec
2024
Digital license plates, marketed by Reviver, are becoming increasingly popular in several states, offering features like customizable displays and GPS tracking. However, security researcher Josep Rodriguez has revealed a serious vulnerability: these plates can be "jailbroken," allowing users to change their license plate numbers at will, evade tolls, and even redirect traffic violations to innocent drivers. This revelation raises significant concerns about the security and regulation of digital vehicle identification systems.
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04
Dec
2024
18
Nov
2024
The number of times drivers used obstructed or altered license plates to avoid paying tolls at MTA bridges and tunnels jumped more than 12% in the first months of this year, as compared with the same period last year, according to MTA statistics obtained by Newsday.
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18
Nov
2024
31
Jan
2024
Since August, the driver has gotten at least four parking fines associated with a personalized car plate he's had for the past 10 years. But it wasn't until the driver, Omar Ahmad of Ontario, was sent a Facebook Marketplace listing by his brother that he finally understood why.
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15
Nov
2022
19
Oct
2022
Despite New York's effort to get motorists into new license plates -- there are still quite a few rolling around the state. That's prompted some to wonder "Does that have an impact on the Thruway's toll readers?"
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